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A fundamental assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any type of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to ensure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to check the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.